ABOUT UNITED KINGDOM
Made up of four countries, England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland , the United Kingdom of Great Britain is a cosmopolitan and an exciting study destination. Many thousands of families from around the world have made the UK their home, creating a richly diverse, open-minded, multicultural society. There are also more than a quarter of a million international students in the UK at any one time.
There are more than three thousand educational institutions that welcome international students in the UK . You can choose from a variety of routes through the education and training system, combining different types of course according to your needs and abilities. Many courses can also be taken through distance learning in your home country.
The UK has two distinct systems of courses and qualifications: one for England , Wales and Northern Ireland , and one for Scotland . Each is compatible with the other. The Scottish Parliament has devolved responsibility for education in Scotland . Wherever you choose to study, you will be able to study for a relevant, world class qualification of exceptional quality.
QUALITY OF EDUCATION
UK universities, colleges and schools provide a vibrant, creative and challenging environment in which to develop your potential. Quality standards for UK institutions are among the best in the world. Universities, colleges and schools continually have to prove that their courses meet strict criteria. Many other countries are now trying to follow the example of the UK .
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES
- Thousands of scholarships and bursaries are offered by UK institutions just for international students, while more than twenty-one thousand international students receive scholarship funding from the UK Government every year.
EDUCATION SYSTEM
A Masters degree programme is for 1 year and a Doctoral degree programme for 3-4 years.
A Bachelor degree programme normally lasts for 3 to 4 years and are usually taught programmes.
Sandwich courses are where the courses are accompanied with practical experience. A student could either complete 2 years of college, then a year of commercial training before returning for a final year in college. Or, he/she could do a 4-year course with 3-6 months’ training interspersed each year. The main advantage is that the student gets real experience while in the learning mode. Most universities offer this option.
Higher National Diploma (HND) / Higher National Certificate (HNC) / Foundation Degree. HND is awarded by Vocational and Technical Educational Councils, which offer one to two year courses in vocational, career related higher education courses, usually in science and business subjects. Here, a lot of emphasis is placed on work experience. It is often seen as the first stage towards a degree course as the credits can be transferred.